United’s interest in the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder is at an early stage as Chelsea stays open to offers and channels inquiries through the player’s representatives.
Manchester United are reportedly considering Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as part of a broader midfield rebuild under manager Michael Carrick, with Chelsea valuing the 22-year-old Brazilian at around £50 million. The move is described as being in its early stages after United missed out on other summer targets. Chelsea signed Santos from Vasco da Gama in 2023 for £18 million, and he has made 47 appearances for the club, scoring three goals and providing five assists. His Chelsea spell has included loan periods at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg, giving him experience across different leagues without establishing him as a regular at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are said to be open to a sale if the right offer arrives, though no direct talks with United have begun and contact is instead flowing through the player’s agents. Santos is reportedly seeking regular playing time to aid his development and strengthen his push for a steady place in Brazil’s national team setup, while interest from multiple clubs could affect the eventual price and pace of any move.